The Ohio Conference AAUP will host an in-person annual meeting this year to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a state conference. The meeting will be held on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, at The Grand Event Center, just outside of downtown Columbus.

There are three awards that are eligible to be given at the meeting:

• Philip S. Jastram Award: Given to a state legislator who has been a noteworthy proponent of higher education.
• Robert E. Kennedy Award: Given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the cause of academic freedom.
• John T. McNay Memorial Award for Outstanding Service: Given to a deserving Ohio member who has demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and activism at the state and/or chapter level, particularly in the areas of legislative advocacy and labor rights of faculty.

Click here for the nomination form. Please submit nominations no later than October 1.

Meeting registration is $50. To register and to view all of the preliminary details about the event, click here. In addition, please note that we will hold a roundtable and workshop on Senate Bill 1 for the afternoon session on November 8.